Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Interior Design Conference (한국실내디자인학회:학술대회논문집)
- 2006.05a
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- Pages.259-263
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- 2006
A Study on Indoor Environment Quality in Office Building
오피스 빌딩 실내환경의 질에 관한 연구
- Published : 2006.05.27
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess the characteristics of self-reported symptoms of workers in office building with HVAC system, and also to provide better workplaces in terms of comfort and health. The methods employed in this study include literature review, field observations, and survey. The self-reported symptoms of workers such as headache, fatigue, itching and dryness regarded as SBS symptoms commonly occur after around 3:00 pm and are relieved after leaving their office buildings. according to results in previous studies, above are possibly related to CO2 concentrations. It is also found work environment factors and the satisfaction on indoor environment are all associated with worker's health. Hopefully, this overview of current work environments concerning the level of satisfaction and health problems of workers would help create healthier indoor environment.
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